Conscious Culture Chicago welcomes Taj Weekes & Adowa to open for legendary classic reggae group, The Meditations, at The Metro on Thursday, August 11 at 10:00 pm. Doors open at 9:00. 18+ Tickets are $10 advance/$20 day of show.

The Meditations are one of the most recognized reggae trios in reggae music. They began recording hits for Channel One in 1974 and then worked recording back up for Bob Marley on “Blackman Redemption,” “Punky Reggae Party,” and “Rastaman Live Up”. The Meditations have continued to carry the banner of Roots Reggae music to the world touring Africa, Europe, and the United States and recording numerous acclaimed albums.

Taj Weekes & Adowa unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band’s vibrant sound defies genre and has garnered critical acclaim and a wide audience across the globe. The group’s first two full-length albums are Hope and Doubt and Deidem, which won “Best Reggae Album” at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards and was shortlisted for a Grammy Award. The band released their much-anticipated third CD, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, in October 2010.

Venue: The Metro
When: Thursday, August 11, 2011
Time: 9:00 Doors/10:00 Show
Where:  3730 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60613 (Two blocks North of Wrigley Field)
Tel: 773-549-4140
Tickets: $10 advance/$20 day of show
Opener: DJ Slacky J